Registered Nurse - Part Time or Full Time Eves - Hartford Satellite

Position Location

• Satellite at
• Mount
• Sinai
• Scheduled
• Weekly
• Hours: 32
• Work
• Shift:
• Second
• Shift
• Department: Satellite Units We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!
• Qualifications
• Registered
• Nurse:
• Required: Successful completion of an accredited school of nursing program
• Required: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the
• State of
• Connecticut
• Required: Demonstrated competence in the clinical setting.

Required

• Valid driver’s license (NBU only)
• Preferred: Valid/Current CPR (required within 3 months of employment.)
• Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Graduate
• Nurse:
• Required: Successful completion of an accredited school of nursing program. Primary source verification required to establish 90 day time frame for temporary practice privileges post-graduation.

Required

Temporary practice provisions for graduate nurses as outlined by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health and Board of Examiners for Nursing.

Preferred

• Valid/Current CPR Certification (required within 3 months of employment). JOB SUMMARY The registered nurse and graduate nurse functions within the team as a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for providing quality care to patients and their families. This involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluation all aspects of patient care, considering the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires continuous periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, with periodic sitting. Occasional climbing, squatting, and kneeling as related to patient care. Job requires the ability to lift or carry objects up to 10 pounds continuously, 20 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds frequently for assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility. Ability to push/pull up to 25 lbs. frequently for medication carts/equipment and 50 pounds occasionally for patient care and mobility activities. Job requires frequent use of gross, fine motor and sensory skills in order to pass medications, perform assessments and treatments, and handle equipment used in patient care. COGNITIVE DEMANDS Job requires independent problem identification, abstract reasoning and adaptability to changing environments and information. Application of previously acquired knowledge, flexibility of thought, and organizational skills are necessary. Quick decision-making is required. A high degree of selective attention, discernment, perception and concentration is necessary. Job requires a proficiency in English including attention to detail, adherence to all elements of style and ability to postulate. A working knowledge and familiarity with professional/medical terms and definitions is required. Job requires a high degree of communication skills including expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation and active listening, and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties. Job requires reading and auditory comprehension of abstractions and an ability to make inferences. A working knowledge and familiarity with professional/medical documentation is necessary. Job requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with all units of measure, and the ability perform these operations with common and decimal fractions. Must be able to compute ratio, rate, percent, and perform arithmetic operation involving units of weights, measures and volume. WORK DEMANDS Job requires working indoors in an occasionally noisy and distracting environment. There is an occasional need to be outdoors. Job requires working continuously with others. Schedule fluctuation is occasional and at times unpredictable to anticipate.
• Job involves possible exposure and handling of the following: bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens, body fluids, infections and contagious diseases, latex, antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs. Response to emergencies is required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs comprehensive patient assessments within scope of practice. Formulates, coordinates, and evaluates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on patient outcomes. Addresses the plan of care according to the ANA standards of practice. Coordinates patient activities for assigned group of patients to facilitate patient care outcomes ex: admission, discharge, transfers in collaboration with the treatment team. Demonstrates competency in critical thinking. Responds appropriately in an emergency situation as per Hospital for Special Care policies, protocols and standards. Provides individualized, culturally competent care. Administers medications according to HSC policies and standards, including documentation of medication administration. Performs the role of charge nurse after completion of the charge role orientation. Documents accurately according to HSC policy and ANA standards of practice in a timely thorough manner. Participates in activities that promote interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing and multidisciplinary standards, policies, protocols regulatory standards. Demonstrates ongoing self-growth and professional development by attending educational in-services and /or conferences (internal/external). At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!